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Foreign investors net sold a record VND 7,192 billion (USD 288 million) in the first week of June, with Vingroup (VIC) accounting for VND 4,820 billion of outflows. FPT was the top net buy at VND 1,501 billion. The selling pressure contributed to a 1.23% weekly decline in the VN-Index, though late-week buying in banks and Vingroup stocks helped a recovery.

On June 4, 2026, foreign investors net sold VND 5,742.2 billion on the Vietnamese stock market, the largest daily sell-off in recent months, but domestic institutions absorbed the entire amount with net purchases of VND 5,915.0 billion. A notable block trade saw 25.2 million VIC shares worth VND 4,997.4 billion transferred from foreign to domestic hands, signaling a major ownership shift in Vingroup.

Foreign investors net sold VND 1,802 billion (USD 72 million) on May 22, 2026, the highest in three months, driving VN-Index down 1.68%. Blue-chips VIC, VHM, and MSB led the sell-off, with VIC losing 3.52% and VHM 4.88%. The selling pressure underscores persistent foreign outflow from Vietnamese equities.

Foreign investors unexpectedly net sold VND 1,700 billion (USD 68 million) on all three exchanges, with strong selling pressure on real estate and banking stocks, dragging the VN-Index down 16 points to 1,896.89. The sell-off was concentrated in VIC and VHM, which together accounted for over 13 points of the index decline, signaling a broad de-risking by foreign capital.

Ho Chi Minh City's Department of Agriculture and Environment has excluded 259 projects from its pilot land list, including those by THACO (THA), Quoc Cuong Gia Lai (QCG), Hoa Sen Group (HSG), and Sabeco (SAB). The exclusions stem from planning inconsistencies or incomplete documentation, potentially delaying or derailing these real estate developments.

FTSE Russell removed 9 Vietnamese stocks (SAB, DPM, HUT, DIG, EIB, DXG, PDR, FRT, KDC) from its potential upgrade list, citing insufficient liquidity, free-float, foreign room, and trading criteria. The remaining 23 stocks (including VIC, HPG, VHM, FPT, MSN) may attract USD 1.5-1.7 billion in foreign inflows upon Vietnam's expected upgrade in September 2026.

Sabeco (SAB) sets July 29 record date for a 30% cash dividend, paying VND 3,000 per share, with total payout exceeding VND 3,800 billion. The payment, scheduled for August 28, 2026, completes a 50% total dividend for 2025, reflecting strong cash flow despite a 19% revenue decline.

Foreign investors net sold nearly VND 1,950 billion (USD 78 million) on April 24, 2026, ahead of a long holiday, with VN-Index falling 17 points to 1,853.29. Banking and real estate stocks, including VIC, VHM, and VCB, were the main drags, while oil & gas stocks saw some buying. The selling pressure reflects cautious positioning before the break, with market breadth negative.

SSI reported Q1/2026 pre-tax profit of VND 1,593 billion, up 52% YoY, alongside strong results from SAB (+51%), ANV (+64%), and NTP (+19%). VEFAC saw profit collapse 99% to VND 175 billion due to a high base from a project transfer, while PXM, DSP, and NOS remained loss-making.

Foreign investors unexpectedly net sold VND 1,715.8 billion (USD 68.6 million) on all three Vietnamese exchanges on April 15, 2026, with matched-order net selling of VND 1,651.9 billion. Despite the outflow, the VN-Index rose 13 points to 1,870.36, driven by Vingroup (VIC) and large banks, while most sectors declined.

Vietnam Beverage, the parent company of Sabeco (SAB), agreed to pay an $860,000 fine to the U.S. Treasury for 43 violations of North Korea sanctions. The violations involved 26 export contracts for beer and spirits worth over $1.14 million processed through U.S. financial institutions from 2016 to 2018. The settlement highlights legal compliance risks for Vietnamese firms using USD in international trade.